Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On May 16, 2008 Sen. Schumer toured the American Rock Salt mine in Livingston County. During the visit the Senator met with company executives and local leaders to discuss economic develpment in Livingston County. American Rock Salt is currently the largest operating mine in the U.S., and can produce up to 18,000 tons of salt per day.